Senior Revenue Accountant

Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone or tablet.

As a finance team member you will have broad exposure to various functions at Airbnb, including Engineering, Product, Business Development & Customer Experience and will also work closely with external business partners. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles, excellent technical and communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively across business functions.

• Ownership of the monthly financial reporting and close process for the global revenue function, including the preparation of routine and non-routine journal entries and adjustments
• Assisting in contract review to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with Airbnb policy and revenue recognition accounting standards
• Collaborating with the technical accounting function on research and the preparation of accounting memos and business process documentation
• Ensuring compliance with key controls and accurate GAAP reporting and fulfilling internal and external reporting requirements
• Preparing year-end audit schedules in partnership with the GL accounting team
• Collaborating with engineering team(s) on the design and implementation of revenue automation/recognition tools
• Assisting with various ad hoc projects as needed

• 5+ years experience in revenue accounting with a Big 4 accounting firm combined with industry experience at a top tier company (Tech industry and/or public company experience preferred)
• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline
• CPA certification a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition guidance
• Experience researching and documenting technical accounting matters
• Advanced Excel knowledge. SQL knowledge (Basic to Intermediate) a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a
• Global business environment
• Systems experience: Workday, Oracle or other large ERP preferred
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills - ability to work with a diverse team and impart change across functional and business boundaries
• Capable of handling multiple projects in a fast paced, hyper growth environment
• Ability to define and implement internal or external controls or best practices
• Desire to continuously improve and a positive, "can-do" approach